The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a centralized department overseeing Roosevelt University’s comprehensive initiatives supporting DEI as outlined in the University Strategic Plan. The Office works with students, faculty, staff and alumni to embed the values and mission of the office across all areas of the University, including academics, programming, fundraising, policies and procedures.

Mission

Building on Roosevelt University’s core values, historical origins, and best practices, the DEI Office will mobilize creative approaches to advise, support and foster diversity, equity, inclusion and opportunity toward a cultural shift essential to social justice and the experiences of our community. 

DEI Leadership

  • Michael D. Ford
    Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer
     
  • Natasha L. Robinson, J.D.
    Deputy Chief Diversity Officer

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council provides critical input, direction and work with the DEI office to ensure that the values and mission of the office will be embedded across all areas of the University. The advisory council reflects the diversity of the Roosevelt community, in race, gender and sexuality, age, ability, nationality and religion. Council members represent faculty from each college, staff from various offices, students, alumni and University trustees. All members have demonstrated knowledge and passion for DEI work, both at Roosevelt and in their respective communities.

Chair

  • Professor Heather Dalmage - College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Faculty

  • Professor Diane Field - College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences
  • Professor Susan Weiner - College of Science, Health and Pharmacy
  • Professor Jim Iorio - Chicago College of Performing Arts
  • Professor Jennifer Lin - Heller College of Business
  • Professor Michelle Lazaro Miller - College of Science, Health and Pharmacy
  • Professor Jeannine Love - College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Staff

  • Abel Amezcua, Senior Admissions Counselor, Diversity Recruitment
  • Ihnki Moon, Accountant, Office of Finance
  • Joe Roeges, Banner Business Analyst, IT
  • Jared Williamson, Deputy Athletic Director and Head Football Coach, Athletics

Students

  • Leswin Ramirez, Undergraduate
  • Vacant, CCPA Undergraduate
  • Vacant, CCPA, Graduate
  • Prudence Barajas-Rodriguez, SGA Representative

Trustees

  • Joyce Tucker, Former Vice President of Global Diversity, Boeing Corporation

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